Our view of the lake this morning before sunrise. I don't think it would be a good idea to go out on the ice now as there are several cracks in the ice. However, the dogs continue to venture out on the ice looking for wolves. Yesterday, after I had posted my photo we...
The ice was thick enough for us to go out to inspect the damage of the deer kill. Hannah and Jasper had already been out enjoying what the wolves had left. We found that there had been 4 wolves, it was a small doe and they must have gotten it just before sunrise...
The lake is froze hard enough that the dogs have ventured on it, this is Jasper and Hannah on their way back from their morning walkabout. There was a deer kill over night. We can see the remnants of it just off from the rocky point before you get to the island. It...
Today we will observe a moment of silence as well as spending the day thinking of those who have fought or who continue to fight. This year the Battle of Passchendaele is being highlighted as it's the 100th anniversary of this great battle. Soldiers from Canada joined...
Looks like the lake completely froze over night, that's a lot earlier than I had predicted. I was hoping it wouldn't freeze until the end of November. Today's forecast -A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of flurries this afternoon. Wind becoming south 20 km/h...
Well our bay froze over night, however you can see there's still open water. With more frigid nights forecasted it might not take long for the entire lake to freeze. We got a few more centimetres of snow last night. Winter is a month earlier than last year. This time...
This is what the bush looks like after our two significant snowfalls. It's going to make hunting very difficult. You'll definitely will need a hood on your jacket if you're going to walk through the bush. Don spent yesterday plowing snow. He used the grader to wing...
This is what it looked like late yesterday morning as we encountered another major snowstorm. It blew and snowed all day. This was our second impressive snowfall in 10 days and we know its not going away. Don has some plowing to do today and our decks need to be be...
Don got these 3 beavers at the portage. The one on the right is an extra large one. Yesterday he checked some other traps that he had set on the lake and he had 2 more. He plans on going to his other trapline today. It's a blustery morning and cloudy once again. We...
The dogs and I went with Don to the portage as there was a to boat to bring back and Don had a few beaver traps to check. The dogs were very excited to be in a boat again despite all the snow. We did some more cleaning up outside, got the deck chairs put away....
Myles, Dave and Al with the moose Myles harvested on Sunday. Myles also harvested a deer this week. Don and Alex did some more outside work yesterday. Don and I are going to the portage this morning to bring back a boat that's been on the other side. It's a mild...
Myles has been hunting for 12 years, has seen many moose but this is his first moose he has harvested. It's a windy morning, cloudy as well, we're expecting some more snow today. Today's forecast -Cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries early this morning. Snow...
Our view this morning, we're actually seeing the sun for a bit today. It's a bit colder this morning negative 4C. Don's got outside work to do today, as usual. Today's forecast -Mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries. High minus 1. Tonight Mainly cloudy with...
Yes, it's once again a cloudy, grey day and it's continuing to snow. Everyone agrees that the snow we received last week is here to stay. You can see the snow in the trees, which makes for unpleasant hunting conditions if you're one who likes to walk through the bush...
This is what our yard looks like this morning after our significant snow event yesterday. We probably got over 10 cm of snow. It's very wet underneath all the snow. Roads were closed due to slippery conditions and accidents. There's not much Don can do about all this...
Yes folks, that's snow that you're seeing in this photo this morning. We're actually in a snowfall warning and we could see over 10cm. We're hoping the snow stays more north of us, we're really not ready for snow, there's still lots of outside things to get...
Our view early this morning as the sun begins to rise. It's very calm. Don says he doesn't like morning likes this when he's hunting, moose would be able to hear you a mile away. I'm off to town, Crosby gets a hair cut today, and he's in need of one. Today's forecast...
A grey morning, sprinkled with some white flurries. Yes we have light flurries this morning, we know nothing will stay on the ground but it makes one think of winter and we're so not ready for that yet, there's still outside work to do! Don and Alex are hoping to get...
Our view this morning, cloudy skies, some wind and 9C. We had a thunderstorm roll through last night around 10pm, that's what has cooled things down. The days of lovely warm fall days are leaving us. It looks like we're in for more seasonal temperatures, there's even...
Yesterday weather conditions were perfect for the Prescribed Burn which took place 50 km up the 502 Highway by Sakwite Lake. This place was chosen because there had been extensive damage due to a wind storm. The burn will allow for natural regeneration and bring the...
Do you want to know why these two look so excited? They're engaged!! Yes, congratulations to two people who are so good together. No date has been set. Today will be another day to be working outside and continuing with the fall list - it doesn't see to be getting...
Don finally says farewell to his old, old black truck. It had seen many kilometres in its time, many adventures with Don. Yesterday was a very windy day, it's calmer this morning. Today's forecast -Mainly sunny. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this...
John and Graham with the moose the group harvested. We currently have one group hunting this week, more groups will be in this weekend. Don and Alex worked around camp, putting up firewood yesterday. Today will be another day to do some clean up and fall jobs. Today's...
This is one happy group as they harvested a cow and bull moose. Johnny harvested the bull and this was his first moose he has seen while hunting so he was excited about this years hunt. Today is shaping up to be yet another beautiful fall day so Don and Alex will be...
Allison finally catches a muskie, the fish of a 1000 casts. She did not catch it on any of our lakes, it was on a lake some place around Dryden. The group that is hunting this week harvested a cow moose yesterday. Don got all the hay moved into the poll barn, loaded...
This is our sunrise that has welcomed me back this morning. Don says that it's like a winter sunrise; not yet I hope! Don has kept himself busy all week, working on the road and the poll barn. On my week away I enjoyed our Thanksgiving Weekend in Niagara On The Lake...
Don had some help this week with putting the siding on the poll barn, he just has to finish the sides now. The guys are going back out hunting this morning and it's a beautiful morning. It froze last night and although there is some fog this morning you can still see...
Greg, Syl and Krista pose with the cow moose Krista harvested. Just a few hunters out yesterday, they saw some very impressive signs of 2 bulls fighting but they didn't find either one of them. Hunters are all out this morning and it should be a good morning to be...
Krista was very happy with this dry cow moose she harvested yesterday. This was Krista's fifth archery moose she has harvested. We had a beautiful full moon last night and there's just a few clouds with a light wind this morning. Don's not guiding this morning, taking...
This is what our morning looks like - cloudy and grey and raining. The hunters are out there this morning and at least there isn't the wind to contend with so they might be able to hear the moose. The leaves aren't very colourful yet, it's actually been too warm for...
Well despite poor weather conditions, this nice bull was harvested yesterday by Rob and members of his group. It's a nasty morning today, very windy and rainy. Don and his guys did not go out for the morning hunt. It's going to be a good day to do inside work. Today's...
John heading home this morning before the rain moves in, well we've already had rain but he's hoping the rain won't be too bad on his way home. The hunters are out once again this morning, they've seen moose so they were really hoping that today would be the day....
Three "seniors" are having a laugh as Don says he now can offer handicapped accessible hunts. They've had some long walks chasing moose so they're pretty tired. They left early this morning in hopes of finding one today, and it's a perfect morning, cool, mist rising...
Another photo of the bull moose Craig shot, this time with some others in his group. There was some action yesterday but still no more moose, this morning was another good moose morning so maybe today will be the day. Today's forecast -Mainly cloudy. Fog patches...
This is Craig with the bull moose he and his group harvested on Monday. There hasn't been any more action since Monday even though hunters have seen signs and moose. Hunters were excited last night because they knew there would be fog this morning, fog makes for an...
Monday was an exciting day for hunters as there were 2 moose harvested. This is Evan with his bull moose, he was pretty excited with the experience as this was his first moose hunt. Hunters were out yesterday morning but the afternoon rain kept them from hunting last...
Snapped this photo on our walk yesterday. Although leaves are beginning to change there isn't the vibrant colours that we usually see, it's mostly dull orange and yellow. We had a very warm weekend, temperatures were definitely summer like instead of like fall. We've...
Well you don't catch one of these very often but Kyle managed to catch this ling, (eel pout, burbot, fresh water cod - it has several names) while fishing Mount Lake. Today is the first day of the archery moose hunt, several guys are out and about this morning. We had...
Our view this morning at sunrise and although it's warm it is quiet so if it were moose season it would be a potential good morning for hunting. Throughout the night there was a lot of lightning to the south, we didn't get a storm but we must have received rain...
Don had some help last week so he got his poll barn up and now it's ready for siding but that will wait till after the archery moose hunt. Today is the day to get outside work done as we've got a few days of significant rainfall ahead of us. Rain isn't something that...
We had quite the storm last night, lots of lightning, thunder and rain; Hannah was a nervous wreck. As you can see in this photo, our dock broke off pushing the pontoon boat up on shore. There's a lot of water in the yard as well. It continues to be cloudy and windy...
First time to Pettit Lake, Bob catches the big one, a 39 inch northern pike. According to the story, it caught him a bit off guard and almost took him into the lake. Despite poor weather Bob and group had a great time. It's a very quiet day for us today as we have no...
Bears are extra hungry this time of year as they are trying to store as much fat as they can for the winter. This bear looks very healthy and was passed up by the hunter. Don has his poll shed up, now he needs to have it sided, but that will have to wait till after...
Matt P. harvested this bear this past week. Hunters have returned home 3 of the 4 were successful, the fourth hunter saw bears but declined to shoot. Matt W. had some excitement his last day of hunting as he had a beautiful bull moose walk through his bait area. He...
Up before the sun again this morning ready for another busy day. Two of our bear hunters have been successful, Steve harvested this bear but it before he could retrieve it from the bush, another bear had found it and ate part of it. Today will be another hot day,...